I've created a sunset card like this before but wanted to revisit this set and also show you how it was made. When I was creating the card, I had no idea what I was going to do really. I knew I was going to create my sunset but as for the rest - I winged it like the best of them.

As I was creating my 'Circle of Summer', I thought that I may be able to use True Snow for the breaking waves on the sand. HOW True Snow and Summer came to be used on the one card is a mystery to me but it just sort of popped into my head.

When thinking about what I could do as a background for my card, I really sat there and scratched my head for a while (no, I don't have nits...).

I spotted my box that contains a ball of jute string. Hmmmmm. I wondered if I could wrap it around a piece of cardstock to create a Balinese style sort of grass mat. Did that actually work for my finished product? Check out my video tutorial to see how it all came together :)

I was really very happy with how it all worked out. It did take me quite some time to create my island mat but it was worth it in the end!

Amazing card Kylie. Love the saturated colours you've used for your beautiful sunset and the idea of using snow texture for the breaking waves is pure genius! And your island mat background is so cool and unique ... and adds lots of texture. Love how you've curled up the edges. Great design Kylie, and thanks so much for playing along with us at Mixed Media Card Challenge. Loll xx

Hi Kylie - FABULOUS mat behind your gorgeous beach scene! So glad you joined in the fun at the Mixed Media Card Challenge!Just thought I'd mention also that I noticed the link from Addicted to CAS to the Happy Little Stampers forum appears to be broken.

What great techniques you used on this colorful card - snow on a beach card - quite creative and effective!! I can't believe you wrapped all that twine around the background panel! wonderful texture on this card! thanks so much for joining us in the Mixed Media Card Challenge Kylie!

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